Stories for December 2022

Stories for December 2022

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Thursday, December 22

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The Gold Standard in Alexandria

Local boxers win national championship.

Boxing

Deck the Halls in Alexandria

Tree sale raises funds for summer youth camp.

Tree sale

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Giving Back in Alexandria

Local nonprofits receive CRWC donations.

Donations

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Fear-mongering Fail

New poll shows Virginians feel safe after criminal justice reforms.

Poll on Crime

Wednesday, December 21

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Leading with Deeds to Equity

Ann Burke's grassroots efforts and support of community make her an agent of change.

Ann Burke's grassroots efforts and support of community make her an agent of change.

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Reston Masters Swim Team

In praise of swimming at all stages of life.

In praise of swimming at all stages of life.

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Holiday Dessert Cookbook Preserves Family Culinary Traditions

Seventh grade students share recipes in their cookbook, "Faith, Family and Food."

Cooking

Merry Christmas

Whether you embrace the Christmas story literally or in spirit, it is the story of joy, hope and love, with the promise of redemption.

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus II

Holiday season

Friday, December 16

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To the Rescue in Alexandria

Firefighters continue annual toy drive.

Toy Drive

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SANTA STAMPEDE

SANTA STAMPEDE

Senior Pair of Bonded Dogs Seeking a Home for the Pawlidays

Joey and Sophie Are Available Now for Adoption or Fostering

Dogs

Thursday, December 15

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Fort Hunt Kindergarten and First Grade Artwork

Children and Teens edition 2022

Art Teacher Andrew Green

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St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School Art

Children and Teens edition 2022

Art

Poems for the 2022 Childrens Edition

Poems for the 2022 Childrens Edition

Wednesday, December 14

Nanma Haridas, James Madison High School

Brandy Carter, Art Teacher

Brandy Carter, Art Teacher

Madeleine Ahrens, James Madison High School

James Madison High School, Vienna

Colin Boam, James Madison High School

James Madison High School, Vienna

Avenelle Orndorff, James Madison High School

James Madison High School in Vienna

Evelyn Kim, James Madison High School

Teacher: Sydney Carr

Teacher: Sydney Carr

Lauren Kim, Poem

Churchill Road Elementary School, McLean

Churchill Road Elementary School, McLean

Joseph Li, Kilmer Middle School

Teacher Yanshun Sui

Vienna

Poem

Longfellow MS

Longfellow MS

McLean High School Art

Art teacher: Yanshun Sui

Yan’s art studio, Vienna, VA

Louise Archer Elementary School Art

Louise Archer Elementary School Art

Writing from Cooper Middle School

Teacher: Mrs. Bovenzi

Teacher: Mrs. Bovenzi

Anthony and Alexander Yu

Anthony and Alexander Yu

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Madison’s Season Leads to Championship Game

Madison’s Season Leads to Championship Game

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Early Voting Underway for VA House of Delegates 35th District

Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams

Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams

Kilmer Middle School

Teacher Name: Yanshun Sui

Yan's Art Studio

Great Falls Elementary

Great Falls Elementary

In 30 Years …

Forestville Elementary, Great Falls

Thoreau Middle School

Art Teacher: Yanshun Sui

Art Teacher: Yanshun Sui

Colvin Run Elementary

Teachers: Lauren Grimm, Rachel Wiseman

Teachers: Lauren Grimm, Rachel Wiseman

Ian Kim, Poem

Longfellow MS, 7th Grade

Longfellow MS, 7th Grade

James Madison High School

TEACHER: Marielle Mariano, Art Therapist/Art Teacher

Vienna, Virginia

Remembering The Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach, CA

Great Falls, Homeschool

Timber Lane Elementary School

Sharon Baumgartner, Art Specialist,Timber Lane ES

Sharon Baumgartner, Art Specialist,Timber Lane ES

Haiku with Water Marbling Artwork

Kent Gardens Elementary School, McLean

Kent Gardens Elementary School, McLean

Kent Gardens Elementary School

Zhai's Art Studio

McLean

“A Glance of Our Future”

Oakton Elementary School, Teacher: Yanshun Sui

Oakton Elementary School, Teacher: Yanshun Sui

McLean High School Poem

Teacher: Linda Oliva

McLean

McNair Upper Elementary Art

Teacher: Ms. Sui (Yan’s art studio)

Herndon

Yan's Art Studio

Yan's Art Studio

Tuesday, December 13

SoberRide Begins Dec. 16

SoberRide Begins Dec. 16

Thursday, December 8

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Mad for Plaid in Alexandria

Taste of Scotland benefits Campagna Center.

Campagna Center

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Christmas Carol

Christmas Carol

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Let There Be Light in Alexandria

Holiday boat parade lights up the waterfront.

Boat parade

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The Scottish Walk in Alexandria

Scottish Walk

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Family Roots Fuel Fermentation in Mount Vernon

Woodlawn Press Winery entrepreneurs do it all on site.

Family Wine Business

Wednesday, December 7

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Light up the Avenue in Alexandria

‘Tis the season for holiday tree, luminaries.

Holiday lights

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Light up the Avenue in Alexandria

‘Tis the season for holiday tree, luminaries.

Holiday lights

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Workshop Performance of Student-Written Play

Workshop Performance of Student-Written Play

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Celebration of Lights: Live Nativity Scene

Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?

Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?

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Holiday Calendar

Events throughout the month of December

Holiday Calendar

Tuesday, December 6

Beware of Cash-for-gold Robbery Scheme.

Fairfax County detectives seek additional victims in ruse.

Scheme

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Shortfall Projected During County Budget Committee Meeting

Uncertainty clouds the county and schools FY 2024 forecast

Budget shortfall

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Nickel and Dimed Behind Bars

Lawmakers take a look at fines and fees charged to inmates at jails across Virginia.

People who were locked up in the Alexandria jail are not staying there for free, and taxpayers are paying only part of the bill.

Friday, December 2

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‘Friendsgiving’ in Alexandria

Hundreds turn out for community dinner.

Hundreds turn out for community dinner.

Outdoor Decorating Contest in Alexandria

Holiday decorations

Thursday, December 1

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‘The Need is Greater Than Ever’ in Alexandria

Seaport Foundation sets sights on 2023 expansion.

Seaport Foundation

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Celebrating Cider in Alexandria

Festival returns to Lloyd House.

Cider